Many moons ago I worked at a "remote site" government contract flight operation. The pilots were salaried but saw "bigger bucks" in being hourly. They took the company to labor law court and got a ruling that they were hourly. After the victory celebration, management reminded them that the contract restricted "housing" to salaried professionals. Pilots with families were forced to move out of "houses" into antiquated mobile homes and the assignment was made "single status" for future hires.

Be careful what you wish for; you may get it.